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Bayou D'Arbonne at Lake Claiborne Pool (ft)Observed: 186.12 ft at 3:00PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.12 ft at 3:30PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.12 ft at 4:00PM May 06, 2024Highest Observation: 186.13 ft at 4:30PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 5:00PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 5:30PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 6:00PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 6:30PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 7:00PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 7:30PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 8:00PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 8:30PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 9:00PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 9:30PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 10:00PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 10:30PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 11:00PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 11:30PM May 06, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 12:00AM May 07, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 12:30AM May 07, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 1:00AM May 07, 2024Observed: 186.11 ft at 1:30AM May 07, 2024Observed: 186.11 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185.95 ft at 3:00AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 3:30AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 4:00AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 4:30AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 5:00AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 5:30AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 6:00AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 6:30AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 7:00AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 7:30AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 8:00AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 8:30AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 9:00AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 9:30AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 10:00AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 10:30AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 11:00AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 11:30AM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.95 ft at 12:00PM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.85 ft at 12:30PM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.86 ft at 1:00PM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.86 ft at 1:30PM May 10, 2024Observed: 185.86 ft at 2:00PM May 10, 2024USGS--Water Resources of the United StatesLCAL1(plotting HPIRG) Graph Created (2:51PM May 10, 2024)ObservedLatest observed value: 185.86 ft at 2:00 PM CDT 10-May-2024. Flood Stage is 188 ft
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Datum: NGVD29
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NOTE: River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Bayou D'Arbonne at Lake Claiborne are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 191
Moderate Flood Stage: 189
Flood Stage: 188
Action Stage: 187.75
Low Stage (in feet): 182

Historic Crests
(1) 192.23 ft on 04/28/1991
(2) 191.99 ft on 03/10/2016
(3) 189.23 ft on 01/30/1999
(4) 189.08 ft on 04/14/2019
(5) 188.60 ft on 10/14/2009
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 189.08 ft on 04/14/2019
(2) 191.99 ft on 03/10/2016
(3) 188.56 ft on 10/30/2009
(4) 188.60 ft on 10/14/2009
(5) 187.90 ft on 03/03/2001
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

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Currently none available.
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191 Expect flooding of numerous camps, some homes, and several roadways nearby the lake. Also some homes will be flooded and homeowners should make preparations for significant flooding.
187.5 Expect flooding of some camps. Also boats should be moved from boathouses to aviod boat damage due to rising water. Some secondary roadways will also be flooded and travel around the lake will be difficult.
187.5 Expect flooding of some camps. Also boats should be moved from boathouses to aviod boat damage due to rising water. Some secondary roadways will also be flooded and travel around the lake will be difficult.
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Latitude: 32.740800° N, Longitude: 92.903100° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame		 Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 188 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
(gauge height = 0)		 Elevation
(gauge height = flood stage)		 Elevation information source
NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 Not Available 188 Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available Not Available  

Current/Historical Observations:
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During periods of possible very heavy rainfall, river forecasts may take into account precipitation amounts expected 30, 36, or even 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Lake Claiborne is owned and maintained by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Gage zero datum is 176.00 feet.
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